Wild Bastards

Players felt satisfied by the game's high overall quality, including its engaging and addictive gameplay loop, strategic depth, and well-executed combat. The game's unique art style, humor, and diverse, well-written characters, along with excellent voice acting, significantly contributed to a rewarding experience and a sense of good value for money.

Disappointment stemmed primarily from the game not meeting expectations, especially when compared to its predecessor, Void Bastards, often due to a perceived lack of depth, repetitive late-game content, and the removal of immersive sim elements. Players also expressed dissatisfaction with clunky gunplay, poor balance, and a general feeling that the game was a missed opportunity or unfinished.

Frustration arose from monotonous and repetitive gameplay, particularly in combat, coupled with unfair enemy spawns, balancing issues, and clunky gunplay. Players also experienced frustration due to game-breaking bugs, a steep initial learning curve, and mechanics that felt punishing or unrewarding, such as loot deletion or the energy system.

Players found enjoyment in the game's fun and engaging roguelite shooter mechanics, often highlighting the unique blend of genres, humorous dialogue, and distinctive art style. The challenge and rewarding progression, especially as new content and character abilities were discovered, contributed to a highly entertaining and addictive experience.

Excitement was generated by the game's overall high quality, its compelling roguelite loop, and the successful blend of genres, often seen as an improvement over its predecessor. Players were enthusiastic about the diverse characters, strategic depth, and the anticipation of future content or continued play, indicating a strong positive impression.